IMSSP System for Missile Terminal Guidance

Current Naval training systems typically collect ground truth and operator performance data during training events. The data collected is usually a function of the particular training system used during the training event. Data generated from the trainingevent is compiled into after-action debrief products. These after-action products often provide unrelated and uncorrelated data that would be extremely useful in assessing overall mission effectiveness if properly identified and meshed with otherperformance parameters. Currently, no measurement system exists that can both interface with various training systems and automatically collect and process mission effectiveness data in a consistent way across training events and training systems.DSRproposes to explore the feasibility of defining an architecture that combines contemporary training and readiness tools [i.e., Afloat Training Exercise and Management System (ATEAMS) and the training debrief capabilities of the Battle Force TacticalTraining (BFTT) system], to support an automated Ship Mission Readiness Measurement system. This system will identify and record the readiness and performance attributes through measurable parameters for watch-station and watch-team performance. It willthen collate relevant performance data to assess system and personnel performance. The goal is to achieve a more robust ship readiness assessment for use by all command structures. The benefits of this effort include the identification of an automatedsystem capability to determine operator, watch-team, and unit readiness. The architecture for providing this capability will capitalize on the current data gathering functionality inherent in existing shipboard training systems. This type of capabilitycan also be leveraged to other systems and environments where there is a need for individual, sub-team, and full-team training and assessment in other Navy, military branch, and private sector arenas.